increasingly aware
of an unfamiliar presence
a rose-colored disturbance of the peace
a little thing that causes
slight pandemonium in the chest,
a short circuit in the system
an uncomfortable sense
of immediacy, urgency
irritating awareness
of theoretical consequences
does a distraction know
that it distracts?
a delightful threat
a potentially dangerous treat
a pretty bowl of soft candies
“come and taste and eat”
a sweet scent hangs on the air
shake off the pleasant delirium
take a nautical reading
course correction
bear East 90°
forge dutifully ahead
allow the eye to wander
through the halls of imagination
and glance briefly
at what may
or may not
be
©2025 Kevin Trent Boswell
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